Frequently Asked Questions

The dates printed on the bottom of the cans are the dates that the product was canned. To find out how long the product will last (shelf life), see the individual product page or the Servings and Shelf-Life detail sheet for a complete shelf life list on all THRIVE products.
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We are proud to say that a majority of THRIVE foods originate in the US, though we also source foods from other countries depending on season, availability, and other factors in the food industry, as do most grocery stores. However, we do not source any THRIVE products from China, and all ..more

All THRIVE gluten-free products that have completed certification now have the "Certified Gluten-Free" symbol on the label. Though gluten-free certification is not currently regulated by a government agency, we use a third party organization known as the gluten-free standard in the industry. Our certification assures that every gluten-free product is tested ..more

Freeze drying is a process where frozen products are placed in a refrigerated vacuum system and, without thawing, are dehydrated. Minimal heat (just over 100 degrees F) is used during this process. This ensures that the cell structure of the food remains intact, allowing it to retain the color, shape, flavor, ..more

Many THRIVE foods are naturally free from common food allergens. For information on each food, please consult individual product pages or the Product Detail List.
Please note that our allergen-free foods are processed in the same facility as foods that contain gluten, dairy, soy, nuts, and other food allergens. Our machinery, tools, ..more

We do offer some certified organic foods at this time. The USDA is in charge of the National Organic Program that certifies our organic foods. Organic is a labeling term that indicates that the food or other agricultural product has been produced through approved methods. More foods may be added to ..more

Thrive Life has several units and options that will accommodate most needs and living spaces. If you receive a unit that does not work, you may exchange your unit for a more suitable match. There are no penalty charges associated with any exchange; however, you will need to pay all shipping ..more

THRIVE powders are made through a process called spray drying. Spray drying preserves shelf life by converting perishable liquid products into long-lasting dry powders. The main differences between THRIVE Powdered and Instant Milk is that Instant Milk goes through a process to make it instant and is fortified with vitamins A ..more

Fruits and vegetables are the quickest to reconstitute and will require 100% of their volume in water. Allow the product to soak until the water has reconstituted it to its original state and drain off any excess liquid. Cheeses need to be stirred as water is drizzled evenly over them, and ..more

Most grocery store produce is picked before it is fully ripe, and then ripens during transportation, in the store, or on our countertops at home. THRIVE freeze dried fruits and vegetables are allowed to ripen naturally in the field and are picked at the peak of freshness. They are then washed ..more

We have three track sizes that will store and rotate almost any can. Small tracks will hold cans like tuna, soup, and vegetable cans (up to 17 cans in each track). Medium tracks will hold medium-sized cans like chunk chicken and large fruit cans (up to 11 cans in each track). ..more